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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,365.90, 488,034.48 and 88,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,365.90, 488,034.48 and 88,708.60 is: 133,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,365.90 : 488,034.48 = 88,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,365.90/488,034.48 = 88,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,365.90x = 488,034.48 × 88,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,365.90x = 43,292,855,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,855,472.53/325,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,058.98

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